Shady Deals

Does the game contain any pornographic content?

The game does not contain real pornography, but it may include suggestive or descriptive text.

What are moonshine production requirements and war progress conditions?

Moonshine production is wasted if you do not own a warehouse. War progress against the Gangs requires active engagement beyond declaring war; specific actions need to be taken for progression.

Where can I download the game's latest patch?

The latest patch (ShadyDeals-0.1.4Hotfix) is available via torrent from an unaffiliated source. For downloading issues, refer to the provided link or join Discord for support.

How does the clothing charm system work?

Each piece of clothing has sluttyness and stylishness points. T1 clothes give a maximum of 3 points per item (up to 12 total), while T2 clothes give up to 5 points per item (maximum 21 total). To achieve charm bonuses, you need at least 7 points for +1 charm, 15 points for +2 charm, and 23 points for +3 charm. However, the current system is not balanced yet.

How can I access the red phone in contacts?

Access to the red phone requires a higher reputation level, specifically reaching "Rogue Boss" status.

What are some strategies for increasing gang strength?

Creating a crypto farm and recruiting 3 people can help reach 300 gang strength.

How do you increase Gang Morale?

Adjust gang payments, switch the gang to the 'Crew' type, build a pool at home. You’ll get plenty of morale boosts every three days from gang events or from the brothel.

How do I clean dirty money efficiently?

Cleaning dirty money is slow compared to earning it. Max out your coin washers and consider investing in crypto farms, but be aware of the costs for late game clothes, upgrades, and properties.

Where can I find electrical components?

Electrical components can be found from befriending individuals with 'Hardware Engineer' as their job. They are often seen in the park or at the strip club. Alternatively, you can purchase them from the electronics shop in the mall.

How do I start heists?

Heists are triggered from the basement of your house. Ensure you have a crew assigned and meet any special conditions required for the heist to proceed.

Where can I check my heat level?

Heat levels can be checked on the whiteboard in your house.

How do I increase energy?

Going to the gym and gaining the fitness trait increases energy, although this is not clearly shown on the UI. Additionally, consider using naps or energy drinks (though these may be future additions).

What are some strategies for earning money?

Fighting people can be an efficient way to earn clean money, with earnings of 3-5k per fight being faster than doing shipments. However, this might change as you unlock later game features.

Game Mechanics

• After playing for a bit, engaging in certain activities such as working at specific locations (e.g., strip club) and attempting to pickpocket can reveal additional content.
• Befriending characters may require more exploration or interaction beyond the initial 'invite to bar' option.

Known Issues

• A bug has been reported where after a certain day, stolen cars appear in options as '_option1[1]' and prevent further actions except running away.
• Downloading issues for torrents should be addressed on the F95Zone forum or Discord.
• A bug resets your money to zero if you choose to fight a narc in the Harbor. This has been fixed in patch v0.2.5.
• The 'invite him over' finisher fails for facials, attempting to play webp files as videos instead of proper media.
• Media/b_c/3.webm is missing from the game.
• There seems to be an issue with wearing tops and bottoms together from Atelier, as well as inconsistent dress compatibility.
• The mafia boss and urban essentials interaction may have a bug causing unexpected behavior.
• A chauffeur's roles become locked after arrest, preventing removal as heist members or chauffeurs.
• Typo in safe cracking kit purchase message: 'You already hamy a safe cracking kit'.
• Two copies of brass knuckles at Brody shop; one bleeds (consider renaming the second to spiked brass knuckles).

Gameplay Questions

• Consider adding an FAQ to address common questions such as how clothes work in detail.
• Becoming a landlord is possible but requires specific triggers within the game that are not yet clear.
• Is it normal for bail and bribe fees to be excessively high, such as a 60k fee for releasing an arrested chauffeur?
• How does crypto mining fit into the overall game strategy? Is it intended to clean dirty money or serve another purpose?

Gameplay Tips

• Safe cracking is straightforward. Listen for the sequence 'click - click'. If it reverts to a single click, you're going in the wrong direction.
• Having even one chemist reduces cooking time from 5 minutes to 2 hours.
• Pickpocketing individuals in the dark alley does not require any energy check, allowing continuous pickpocketing throughout the day.
• Consider adding a filtering option to automatically reject potential gang members below certain criteria or without specific traits.
• Crypto mining can be used as a way to clean dirty money by spending it on upkeep and then selling the coins for clean cash, but this strategy may not align with earlier game mechanics.
• Dampers are highly effective in reducing heat generated from criminal activities.

Heat Management

• Passive heat reduction scales with your reputation up to 16%. A well-staffed 404 Bleach can reduce heat by up to 70%, and a nightclub upgrade provides up to 35% reduction. Dampers can lower it by up to 80%. The maximum possible heat reduction is 201%, while the maximum generation is 204%.
• There are several ways to instantly reduce your heat through actions or money.
• The difference between the rate of cleaning dirty cash and earning it is significant. Consider focusing on other activities until you can afford more efficient cleaning methods.